Blake

What inspired you to get into biking, and how did you end up at Savage Bicycles?
I discovered cycling during my first career and quickly fell in love with both riding and working on my mountain bike. I’ve been fortunate to work at Savage on and off over the past several years, and each experience has been better than the last!

If you could design your dream bike, what features would it have and why?
My dream bike would be a custom Oddity Cycles Ghostship Ti with an XTR build and Bern Hawk30 wheels on I9 Hydra hubs—truly my forever bike.

What’s your favorite biking memory or adventure, and what made it so special?
One of my favorite memories is chasing Connor, a former employee, down Sunset and eventually onto Schultz Creek in Flagstaff. It was my first time really descending on an enduro bike for an extended period, and it was an absolute blast!

If you could ride any trail or path in the world, where would it be and what’s the first thing you’d do once you got there?
I’m up for anything as long as it’s interesting and I’m in good company!

What unique skill or hobby do you have outside of biking that makes you a great addition to the Savage Bicycles team?
I excel at problem-solving. I believe every problem has a solution, and many customers come in looking to resolve issues in their cycling world—whether it’s a flat tire or needing a new bike. I take pride in finding the best solutions for them.